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Zach Lutz moved to the outfield
Zach Lutz - 1B - New York Mets
Feb. 8, 2013 - 10:25 AM ET

The Mets are moving corner infielder Zach Lutz to the outfield.

Lutz, 26, hasn't played a single inning in the outfield as a pro, but if he can become adequate there it would greatly enhance his chances of winning a bench spot. The former fifth-round pick has had just 11 plate appearances at the major league level but batted .299/.410/.496 with 10 homers over 72 games last year at Triple-A.